NCAA: Ibom Air Ban on Emmanson Differs from KWAM 1 Case
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) clarified that the case of Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted Ibom Air crew, differs from that of musician KWAM 1. NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu, during an X Space session, said the agency did not instruct Ibom Air to ban or prosecute Emmanson; the airline acted independently based on available […]
Nigerian Man Segun Ogundipe Jailed in UK for Sexual Offences
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Segun Ogundipe, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United Kingdom for committing multiple sexual offences against a woman in Gloucester. According to a report shared on social media by Eye_opener220, Ogundipe, who resided on Tuffley Lane in Gloucester, was found guilty of rape, two counts of sexual […]
Hon. Temitope Adewale Applauds Tinubu’s Drive for 100% Literacy by 2031
The lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye constituency at the Lagos state House of Assembly Hon Temitope Adewale,has commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu determination to achieve a hundred percent literacy across the country before the end of 2031. The lawmaker made this assertion while inspecting the screening distribution of free GCE forms to prospective candidates in […]
Public Memorial for Jeannie Seely Set at Grand Ole Opry
A public memorial for country music legend Jeannie Seely will be held on Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The event, titled Jeannie Seely’s 5,389th Opry Show, honors her record-setting Opry performances. Fans can attend in person, listen on WSM 650 AM, or livestream via Vimeo. In lieu […]
Super Falcons Remain Top in Africa in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ranked the best team in Africa and 36th in the world with 1630 points, according to the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday. World champions Spain are ranked top in the world with 2066 points, followed by the U.S with 2065 points. In third place is Sweden with 2025 points, while […]
BET Pauses Hip Hop and Soul Train Awards
BET has indefinitely suspended the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards as it reevaluates its content strategy amid a changing media landscape. The shows aren’t canceled but paused to explore updates for modern audiences. Meanwhile, the BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Stellar Awards will continue. Viewership of the 2025 BET Awards dropped […]
Brooke Hogan Explains Absence from Hulk Hogan’s Funeral
Brooke Hogan has explained why she chose not to attend the funeral of her late father, WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died of a heart attack on July 24 at age 71. The private funeral was held on August 5 in Clearwater, Florida, with guests including Kid Rock, Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon. Brooke, however, […]
FBI: Violent Crime Dropped 4.5% in 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday released crime statistics for 2024, based on data submitted by “more than 16,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States.” The report detailed “over 14 million criminal offences, covering a combined population of 95.6 percent United States population, submitted data to the UCR Programme through the National Incident-Based […]
Tinubu Honours D’Tigress with Awards, $100K Each
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. In addition to the prestigious honours, President Tinubu announced a cash reward of $100,000 for each player on the championship-winning team. Members of the technical crew will also […]
UNN Denies Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed social media claims suggesting that a new substantive vice-chancellor has been appointed. In an official statement issued Friday night, the university’s acting public relations officer, Inya Egwu, clarified that the appointment process is still underway and no final decision has been made. Titled “No Substantive Vice-Chancellor Has […]
